Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:21
To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
21. To declare ] R.V. That men may declare: either the returned exiles or the assembled nations, or in the widest sense, both together.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
To declare the name of the Lord in Zion … – That his name might be declared in Zion, or that his praise might be set up in Jerusalem again. That is, that his people might be returned there, and his praise be celebrated again in the holy city.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 21. To declare the name of the Lord] To publish that Messenger of the Covenant in whom the name of the Lord is, that Messiah in whom the fulness of the Godhead dwelt; and to commence at Jerusalem, that the first offers of mercy might be made to the Jews, from whom the word of reconciliation was to go out to all the ends of the earth.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
That they being delivered might publish and celebrate the name and praises of God in his church.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
21. To declare, &c.or,that God’s name may be celebrated in the assemblies of His Church,gathered from all nations (Zec8:20-23), and devoted to His service.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
To declare the name of the Lord in Zion,…. That is, that the prisoners and persons appointed to death, being loosed, might declare, in the church, what great things the Lord has done for them; and so speak well of his wisdom, power, grace, and goodness, in their deliverance; profess his name, and confess him before men, and express a value for his name, and show forth the honour of it, and seek his glory:
and his praise in Jerusalem; the Gospel church state, the same with Zion; when it shall be the praise of the whole earth; then and there will those, that are delivered from the antichristian yoke, praise the Lord, sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, and glorify God for all that he has done for them.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
21 That the name of Jehovah may be declared in Zion Here is celebrated a still more ample and richer fruit of this deliverance than has been previously mentioned, which is, that the Jews would not only be united into one body to give thanks to God, but that, when brought back to their own country, they would also gather kings and nations into the same unity of faith, and into the same divine worship with themselves. At that time it was a thing altogether incredible, not only that the praises of God should within a short period resound, as in the days of old, in that temple which was burnt and completely overthrown, (154) but also that the nations should resort thither from all quarters, and be associated together in the service of God with the Jews, who were then like a putrefied carcase. The prophet, to inspire the people with the hope of returning to their own land, argues that it was impossible that the place which God had chosen for himself should be left in perpetual desolation; and declares, that so far from this being the case there would be new matter for praising God, inasmuch as His name would be worshipped by all nations, and the Church would consist not of one nation only, but of the whole world. This we know has been fulfilled under the administration of Christ, as was announced in prophecy by the holy patriarch,
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The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the Gentiles be, ” (Gen 49:10.)
But as the prophets are wont, in celebrating the deliverance from the Babylonish captivity, to extend it to the coming of Christ, the inspired bard in this place does not lay hold on merely a part of the subject, but carries forward the grace of God, even to its consummation. And although it was not necessary that all who were converted to Christ should go up to Jerusalem, yet following the manner of expression usual with the prophets, he has laid down the observance of the divine worship which was appointed under the law, as a mark of true godliness. Farther, we may learn from this passage, that the name of God is never better celebrated than when true religion is extensively propagated, and when the Church increases, which on that account is called,
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The planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified,” (Isa 61:3.)
(154) “ Qui estoit brusle et du tout ruine.” — Fr.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
21. To declare the name of the Lord in Zion The climax of this wonderful deliverance is, that Jehovah’s name should once more be celebrated in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem. This was the realization of their highest hopes of the nation’s greatest glory.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 102:21 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
Ver. 21. To declare the name of the Lord in Zion ] This shall be the business of the converted Gentiles, to make up one catholic Church with the Christian Jews, and to bear a part in setting forth God’s worthy praises. See Psa 102:18 .
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Psa 9:13, Psa 9:14, Psa 22:22, Psa 51:14, Psa 51:15, Psa 79:13, Isa 51:11, Eph 2:4-7, Eph 3:21, 1Pe 2:9
Reciprocal: Exo 34:5 – the name 1Ki 8:1 – out of the city Psa 74:21 – poor Psa 135:1 – Praise ye the name Psa 135:13 – Thy name Act 12:17 – declared
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The psalmist looked forward to a gathering again in Zion. This took place to a limited extent after the exile, but it will occur on a worldwide scale in the Millennium.